Maatta was scratched for the 16th consecutive game in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Maatta returned from an upper-body injury Dec. 12 versus the Kraken and played in three straight games. Since then, he's been sat in favor of Nick DeSimone. As long as the Mammoth's defense stays healthy, it'll be tough for Maatta to carve out a full-time role. Even an injury may not open a door if the team opts to bring up Dmitri Simashev or Maveric Lamoureux for a look with the big club. Maatta has just one assist with nine shots on net and 16 blocked shots over 19 outings this season.

Maatta (upper body) will return to action versus Seattle on Friday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maatta has played in just one of the Mammoth's last 17 contests, registering a mere 12:06 of ice time in that clash with the Sharks. Overall, the veteran blueliner has generated a lone point in his 16 outings this year, so his return to the lineup is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy managers.

Maatta (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Maatta wasn't an option for Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Montreal due to an injury. He has played in only one of Utah's last nine games, but it is unclear how much of that stretch was due to being a healthy scratch. In any event, he will likely miss additional time after being moved to the IR list. Maatta has one assist, seven shots on goal and 12 blocked shots across 16 appearances this season.

Maatta (undisclosed) will miss Wednesday's clash against Montreal, per Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Maatta will miss at least one game, his absence was described as maintenance because he's a little banged up. That might indicate that Maatta won't be out for long. That said, the Finnish defenseman isn't consistently in the lineup even when he's available -- Maatta was a healthy scratch in Utah's past three games.

Maatta notched an assist in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Maatta helped out on the second of Logan Cooley's three first-period goals. The helper was Maatta's first point in eight appearances this season. He started as a seventh defenseman early in the campaign, but he's moved into a more typical role on the third pairing since Sean Durzi (shoulder) exited the lineup. Maatta has added one shot on net, six blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while averaging 10:43 of ice time. When the Mammoth are at full health, he's unlikely to be in the lineup.

Maatta (undisclosed) was a full participant in Monday's practice, according to Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports.

EDGE Analysis

While Maatta won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Kings, he will be an option to play before the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign. He accounted for two goals, 16 assists, 70 shots on net, 117 blocked shots and 22 hits across 70 regular-season games in 2024-25.

Maatta (undisclosed) didn't participate in Saturday's practice and is day-to-day, Catherine Bogart of Utah's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maatta is not expected to be out for long, but he probably won't be rushed back for preseason action. He compiled two goals, 16 assists, 70 shots on net, 117 blocked shots and 22 hits across 70 regular-season games in 2024-25.

Maatta posted an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Maatta set up a Logan Cooley tally in the second period, the only one of Utah's five goals that came at even strength. This was Maatta's second helper in the last four contests. The 30-year-old blueliner is up to 17 points over 75 outings between Utah and Detroit in 2024-25, one off the point total he had in 72 games with the Red Wings a year ago. He's added 71 shots on net, 123 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating this season.

Maatta notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

This was Maatta's second game back after missing two due to a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old blueliner ended a 10-game point drought with the secondary assist on Nick Bjugstad's empty-netter. Maatta is up to 16 points, 66 shots on net, 121 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 72 appearances between Utah and Detroit, and he's been a valuable bottom-four blueliner in his time with Utah.

Maatta (lower body) will be in the lineup against the Kings on Thursday, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maatta is currently mired in a 19-game goal drought in addition to a nine-game pointless streak going back to March 10 versus Toronto. Despite the recent slump, the 30-year-old defenseman could still reach the 20-point threshold after missing that mark last year. With Maatta back in action, Nick DeSimone figures to be relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.